Israel Says It Asked Canada for Permission to Use Canadian Airspace The revelation that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flew through Canadian airspace despite a pending arrest warrant and Canada's public pledge to detain him if he entered the country has left many wondering about Ottawa's true stance on sovereignty and international law.
The Israeli government claims it sought permission from its Canadian counterpart, but Ottawa's silence on the matter only fuels speculation.
This appears to be a straightforward issue of airspace jurisdiction, with Canada asserting its rights as a sovereign nation. However, the situation is more complex than that.